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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 3 months before the HZ50W and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2800HD grades against the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung HZ50W

 S2800HD HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HZ50W S2800HD 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W

 S2800HD HZ50W 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD versus the HZ50W.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and HZ50W is 75 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung HZ50W
Other name FinePix S2900HD WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $250